Three fashionable Northern California getaways, and what to wear

By Sophia Markoulakis

June 27, 2016

Photo: Ian Shive

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Wine Country getaway: Calistoga’s Indian Springs Resort evokes old-school glamour, and the destination’s recent renovation only amplifies the resort’s charm. It’s the perfect spot to soak up the area’s hydrotherapy treatments, sample some wine, and dine under the stars. less

Wine Country getaway: Calistoga’s Indian Springs Resort evokes old-school glamour, and the destination’s recent renovation only amplifies the resort’s charm. It’s the perfect spot to soak up the ... more

Photo: Ian Shive

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Wine Country” Marimekko’s round graphic sunglasses hit two trends (round and graphic), and work well for old-school Indian Springs in Calistoga (Mari sunglasses, $185. www.kitoslife.com)

Wine Country” Marimekko’s round graphic sunglasses hit two trends (round and graphic), and work well for old-school Indian Springs in Calistoga (Mari sunglasses, $185. www.kitoslife.com)

A view of the cove surrounding the iconic McWay Waterfall at Big Sur at the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County.

A view of the cove surrounding the iconic McWay Waterfall at Big Sur at the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County.

Photo: Dee Dee Griffin, For The Express-News

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Big Sur: This Sophie Alexander will take you from morning salutations to afternoon shopping in nearby Carmel (Jonas 5 Leather Tote. $415. www.lyst.com).

Big Sur: This Sophie Alexander will take you from morning salutations to afternoon shopping in nearby Carmel (Jonas 5 Leather Tote. $415. www.lyst.com).

Photo: Sophie Alexander

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Big Sur: With daily yoga and miles of hiking trails, clothing for Big Sur should be as relaxed as the Post Ranch Inn resort
strives to make you feel. We picked loose wash-and-go tech clothing from Vancouvers Kit + Ace (quick drawstring trouser, $198, and A-Team sleeveless blouse, $128, www.kitandace.com) less

Big Sur: With daily yoga and miles of hiking trails, clothing for Big Sur should be as relaxed as the Post Ranch Inn resort
strives to make you feel. We picked loose wash-and-go tech clothing from Vancouvers ... more

Photo: Alan Chan, Kit + Ace

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Big Sur: With daily yoga and miles of hiking trails, clothing for Big Sur should be as relaxed as the Post Ranch Inn resort strives to make you feel. We picked loose wash-and-go tech clothing from Vancouvers Kit + Ace (quick drawstring trouser, $198, and A-Team sleeveless blouse, $128, www.kitandace.com) less

Big Sur: With daily yoga and miles of hiking trails, clothing for Big Sur should be as relaxed as the Post Ranch Inn resort strives to make you feel. We picked loose wash-and-go tech clothing from Vancouvers ... more

It’s impossible not feel close to nature when faced with the breathtaking beauty of Big Sur. The feeling intensifies at Post Ranch Inn, perched high above the Pacific. With daily yoga and miles of hiking trails, clothing should be as relaxed as this resort strives to make you feel. We picked loose wash-and-go tech clothing from Vancouver’s Kit + Ace, a gorgeous Sophie Alexander tote, and Loeffler Randall oxfords (all pictured) to take you from morning salutations to afternoon shopping in nearby Carmel. Quick drawstring trouser and A-Team sleeveless blouse, $198 and $128, www.kitandace.com; Jonas five-leather tote, $415, http://www.kitandace.com; Willa cut-out oxford, $250, www.loefflerrandall.com.